Archive for December 2009

Chuck Mindenhall, UFC – Hard to believe, but Cole Miller was the second least-fighterly presence on the Ultimate Fighter 5; the first was Joe Lauzon, who beat Miller in the quarterfinals that season. Even if you squinted, neither guy was what you’d call “imposing,” and neither talked very effective smack. Miller’s nickname is “Magrinho”—which means [...]

If a regular old picture is worth a thousand words, a good MMA shot has to be worth millions. When the speed of the shutter coordinates perfectly with the action inside the Octagon, the results are thrilling and sublime — not mention suitable for framing. So we pored through every fight picture from 2009 to [...]

The Nevada commission ordered immediate urine tests for both Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Monday. News Source: Yahoo Sports. Read full story HERE .

Debbie Lee, UFC – October 14, 2006. The scene was perfectly set. Three weeks earlier at UFC 63, a 22-year-old newcomer from East Bridgewater, Massachusetts named Joe Lauzon had pulled off a stunning 48-second upset over former lightweight champion Jens Pulver. Now, at UFC 64, his little brother was prepared to give a parallel performance [...]

Michael DiSanto, UFC – Most fans that I’ve talked with over the past few months believe Rashad Evans had to be just a bit disappointed when he first learned the identity of his opponent for UFC 108 on January 2. After all, he had spent six weeks exchanging venomous barbs with bitter rival Quinton “Rampage” [...]

By TIM DAHLBERG AP Boxing Writer News Source: Yahoo Sports. Read full story HERE .

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather figure prominently in the year’s biggest stories. News Source: Yahoo Sports. Read full story HERE .

Bob Arum has issued an ultimatum, but don’t think the fight’s off if Floyd Mayweather’s camp ignores the deadline. News Source: Yahoo Sports. Read full story HERE .

Elias Cepeda, UFC – Talk about highs and lows. Steve Cantwell became a world champion at just 21 years of age in 2008, but went winless in 2009. So as he prepares for a new year and a bout against respected veteran Vladimir Matyushenko on January 2nd at UFC 108, the young light heavyweight admits [...]

Michael DiSanto, UFC – There are only a few things in life that are certain: death, taxes and Evans-Silva ending inside the distance. That’s right. I said it. There is no possible way that the main event at UFC 108 will last the full three rounds. No chance. None whatsoever. Why? Styles make fights, and [...]

Chuck Mindenhall, UFC – When Vladimir Matyushenko competed in his first mixed martial arts fight at the Battle in the Bayou back in September of 1997, Mike Tyson had only just taken a bite out of Evander Holyfield’s ear. The first Harry Potter book was published in the United Kingdom. Oh, and Steve Cantwell, Matyushenko’s [...]

By TIM DAHLBERG AP Boxing Writer News Source: Yahoo Sports. Read full story HERE .

Given recent circumstances, Manny Pacquiao’s choice of next foe could turn out richly ironic. News Source: Yahoo Sports. Read full story HERE .

Mike Russell, UFC – Imagine being a professional hit man and having your typical day at the office quickly turn on a dime from being a productive one to becoming the worst one in your career. News Source: UFC.com. Read full story HERE .

Chuck Mindenhall, UFC – Six years ago, in his first professional fight in mixed martial arts, Brazilian Rafaello “Tractor” Oliveira had to face a boogieman who was crushing opponents from his neck of the woods—the fabled Wigman Big Big. Wigman obviously has one the greatest, most mythological names in the sport. But, just as former [...]